Deena Ludtke

Events
3000 Metres Short Track · 3000 m steeplechase

Deena Ludtke is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:36.85 in the 1500m, 5:07.32 in the Mile, 9:57.29 in the 3000m, 16:51.66 in the 5000m and 10:25.33 in the 3000mSt. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track9:57.29
2026 season best9:57.29Feb 7, 2026
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase10:25.33
Last competitionSouthern Conference Outdoor Track & Field ChampionshipMay 12, 2026 · 10:25.33

As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 9:57.29, 3000 m steeplechase 10:25.33, 2026 season best 9:57.29 (Feb 7, 2026) · Last competition: Southern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championship, May 12, 2026, 10:25.33

DisciplineResultAll-time
MileIndoorVA 20255:07.32893 pts–
3000mIndoorNC 20269:57.29941 pts–
3000m-short-trackIndoorNC 20269:57.29941 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m-short-track Indoor2:25.26–Jan 30, 2026–
20261500m 4:36.85–Apr 2, 2026VertKlasse Meeting, Dick Vert Stadium, High Point, NC - Collegiate
2026Mile Indoor5:12.03–Feb 7, 2026Camel City Distance
2026mile-short-track Indoor5:12.03–Feb 7, 2026Camel City Distance
20263000m-short-track Indoor9:57.29–Feb 7, 2026Camel City Distance
20263000m Indoor9:57.29–Feb 7, 2026Camel City Distance
20263000mSt 10:25.33–May 12, 2026Southern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championship
20265000m 16:51.66–Apr 10, 2026Lee University- Fast Break Invitational
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Deena Ludtke's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 9:57.29, set on Feb 7, 2026 in JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i).

Deena Ludtke competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 3000 m steeplechase.

2026 season best: 9:57.29, set on Feb 7, 2026. Last competition: Southern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championship on May 12, 2026, 10:25.33.